Pyronix Matrix 6/816 - Zone Type Descriptions

Matrix 6/816 User Manual
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6.2 Zone Type Descriptions
Display Type Description
E
Entry Exit
This is a zone that allows limited-
time access to the premises in order to arm
or disarm the system. This zone is typically connected to a magnetic door
contact.
A
Access/Interior
(Access)
This is a zone which, on disarming the panel, allows access through the Entry
/ Exit zone. However, if the panel is armed and an Access zone is triggered
before an Entry / Exit zone then an alarm will be generated immediately.
I
Instant
(Immediate)
This is a zone, which when activated; will create an instant alarm when the
panel is armed.
O
Omitted/Bypassed
The panel will ignore a zone programmed as an Omitted. It allows the
system to be part armed when the user is on the premises.
F
Fire
Triggeri
ng the fire zone will always cause an alarm activation regardless of
whether or not the panel is armed. A fire alarm is identified by a three note-
rising sound, which is easily distinguished from all other tones. The external
sounder will operate at 1-second intervals.
P
Panic
(Personal Attack)
Triggering the Personal Attack (P.A) zone will always cause an alarm
activation regardless of whether or not the panel is armed. The P.A. zone
may be programmed as silent. A silent P.A. activation will not cause the bell
or strobe
to operate, but the central station will be informed of a P.A.
activation.
H
24 Hour
Triggering a 24H zone will always cause an alarm activation regardless of
whether or not the panel is armed.
n
Patrol (Key Box)
This zone type is for connection to an external box
, which when opened will
cause an activation of this zone. Activations of this zone are logged and
reported to the central monitoring station. It will not affect the bell.
¡
Shunt Keypad
This zone type is for connection to an external keypad.
During the exit delay
an activation of this zone causes the end of the exit time, a programmable
settling time (Final exit delay) is commenced before the panel fully arms. An
activation of this zone during armed mode causes the entry time to start.
T
Tamper
Triggering a Tamper zone will always cause an alarm activation regardless of
whether or not the panel is armed. From system options, it may be
programmed to activate the internal siren only or internal and external
sounder, in disarmed mode. However i
n armed mode both sounders will
operate.
D
Latch Keyswitch
It is possible by using this type of zone to arm / disarm the system in any
arm mode by using an external latched switch.
Y
Momentary
Keyswitch
It is possible by using this type of zone to arm / disarm the system in any
arm mode by using an external pulsed switch.
U
Unused
This zone is completely ignored by the system.